Communication

a notebook that is used for recording addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and names of different people

She keeps all her friends' contact details organized in her address book.

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

She checked her answering machine for messages after coming home.

an enclosed place with a public phone that someone can pay to use

She stepped into the phone booth to make a private call.

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

She picked up the handset to answer the incoming call.

a direct phone line for emergency calls or calls between heads of governments

Political campaigns use hotlines to encourage voter turnout and provide information on polling locations.

a phone connection using underground cables or wires on poles, rather than the satellite connection

She still uses a landline for reliable communication at home.

to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call

She dialed her friend's number to invite them to the party.

to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

We spent the afternoon calling around to find the best travel deals.

to remember something or someone from the past

His voice instantly called back memories of our time together.

to call someone on the phone

He called up the customer to address their concerns.

a person who is calling someone on the phone

She recognized the caller's voice as soon as she answered.

a person who controls or works an apparatus, machine, or system

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

She checked her caller ID to see who was calling.

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

Before assembling the model, he used a hobby knife to cut off the excess plastic from the parts.

to contact or telephone someone to have a conversation or communicate information

I'll give you a call when I'm ready to discuss the project.

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

The doctor asked the patient to hang on while they reviewed the test results.

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

If the call quality is poor, it's better to hang up and try again for a clearer connection.

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

to cause someone to endure or undergo a challenging situation or experience

She was put through a lot during the recovery process.

ready for being used or acquired

Is there a table available for dinner reservations tonight?

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.

a place with computers where people can pay to access Internet and often buy something to eat

She visited the Internet café to check her email while traveling.

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

She spends hours on social media connecting with friends.

the opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

She visited the home page to find the latest updates.

the system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web

They discussed how HTTP works in transferring data online.

someone who respects, supports, and believes in a certain individual or system of ideas

He was a devoted follower of Buddha, practicing meditation daily.

someone we like and trust

David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact

She received a friend request from a former classmate on Facebook.

the process or act of attaching or affixing something

offensive and often threatening letters or emails usually sent under no name

She received hate mail after speaking out on social media.

an online platform for communicating with people and making video calls

We use Skype for weekly video conferences with our international team members.

a real-time communication method on the Internet through text-based messages exchanged between users, typically on websites or through dedicated chat platforms

Customer support is available 24/7 through the web chat feature on their website.

a form of online communication which enables the users to communicate very quickly in real-time

They prefer to communicate through instant messaging rather than email for quick responses.

a person who spends a lot of time on the Internet

The net surfer spent hours exploring different websites and online forums.